Communications Specialist

Perkins&Will • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This role represents a mid-to-senior communications professional capable of independently managing external and internal communications for a studio or region within a professional services firm (architecture, engineering, planning, or consulting).

Requirements

• 8+ years of communications or public relations experience
• Prior in-house role at a professional services firm or PR agency serving A/E/C, real estate, or consulting clients
• Direct responsibility for earned media placements
• Experience supporting senior leadership (Principals, Managing Directors, Practice Leaders)
• Proven ability to translate technical content into compelling narratives
• Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
• Press distribution and monitoring tools (Cision, Meltwater, or similar)
• LinkedIn content management
• Basic analytics and reporting on reach, engagement, and pickup quality
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Illustrator and Photoshop preferred.
• Presentation Tools (Adobe Suite/Affinity, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Adobe Premiere or Audition Canva (Preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Write and distribute press releases and media alerts
• Pitch stories directly to local, national, and trade media
• Maintain and actively manage media lists
• Secure project features, interviews, and speaking opportunities
• Manage incoming media inquiries with leadership alignment
• Interview principals and subject-matter experts
• Ghostwrite articles, op-eds, and LinkedIn thought leadership
• Develop conference abstracts and speaking submissions
• Maintain an editorial calendar aligned with strategic priorities
• Crafts and elevates the studio’s most strategic communications: high-profile pursuits, national awards, and prestige publications.
• Plans, produces, and edits multimedia campaigns, including social media campaigns, project storytelling, and firm history.
• Research expertise to understand needs of clients, market trends, and relevant background information associated with business development efforts.
• Curates and produces Design Excellence learning and development programming, including Design Forums, Master Classes, and Research Lab initiatives.
• Draft studio and regional announcements
• Support leadership messaging and internal updates
• Communicate wins, promotions, hires, and strategic initiatives
• Ensure internal clarity and alignment with external messaging
• Advise leadership on what is newsworthy and when to communicate
• Develop quarterly or annual communications plans
• Prioritize efforts based on growth goals and market impact
• Identify reputational risks early and recommend mitigation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed